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1. IRB

2. Study for your castle test. Make sure you review the notes we took today during our review session. Know the parts of a castle for PART I of the test.

Part II Essay Questions (as will appear on the test)

(Essay worth 50 points)

Directions: Choose one of the following essay questions (A or B) and answer it in two complete paragraphs. Remember, each paragraph should be 5-7 sentences in length. Check for proper spelling, grammar and general proof reading. Please double space and use Times-Roman, 12 point font.

A.
Explain how a castle was both an offensive and defensive military machine. Write two paragraphs – one about how it was offensive and one about how it was defensive.

B.
Lord Kevin castle was attacked by Prince Daffyd and the Welsh. Discuss the siege that took place. Be careful to note the different ways in which the Welsh tired to take over the castle and what they (specifically) hoped to achieve through each of them.

Checklist:

Student explains his/her answer to the question (20 points)
Student uses examples to support his/her point(s) (10 points)
Student checked proofreading (10 points)
 Student’s writing is clear and organized (10 points)